November 23, 2007 at 12:00 AM
The Executive Board of CAW Local 2002 wishes to announce
the appointment of Ross McConkey to the position of Trustee for the CLS and Air
Canada GIDIP program in the Pacific Region. Ross is an agent at Vancouver
Aeroplan and has experience serving members as a Vice-Chairperson at the YVR
Aeroplan office.
GIDIP Trustees hold the legal title to the trust property
on behalf of CAW members. Trustees are required to attend quarterly meetings
that take place in Toronto at the Plan Administrator’s office. At GIDIP Trustee
meetings the management of the Fund is reviewed and member’s concerns regarding
their insurance claims are addressed.
As a Trustee Ross’ new duties will include monitoring the
development of the GIDIP program; negotiating with the insurance underwriter
with respect to benefit coverage and benefit improvements; conducting an annual
renewal of the GIDIP plan including premium rates, underwriting revisions and
debatable claim situations; and generally monitoring the overall effectiveness
of the GIDIP program.
Ross’ duties will commence on December 1, 2007 and conclude
June 30, 2009.